An easy ride, lasting about 90 minutes, exploring some of Edinburgh's surroundings with the help of A2B electric bikes.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Small group
- Limited to 6 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1.5 hours
- Starting time 3:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Cycle along The Royal Mile
- Admire the architecture of Scottish Parliament Building
- Enjoy the greenery of Holyrood park, and pass Holyrood palace
- Take time to admire Arthur's Seat, the extinct volcano that is Edinburgh's highest point
- Cycle down to enjoy the delights of Dr Neil's Garden
- Return to town via Innocent Cycle Path, a disused railway line
Full description
This 90 minute cycle tour avoids Edinburgh’s traffic & offers panoramic views of the city, coast & countryside. If you want to sightsee or walk up Artur's Seat it is usual possible to accommodate such requests.
Starting from Blackfriars Street turn left into Cowgate & go straight through the first traffic lights & into Holyrood Road. Continue towards the New Scottish Parliament & Dynamic Earth. Turn right at The Scotsman Building & cycle towards Holyrood Park. Cross road with care into park by Dynamic Earth & continue riding along cycle path going to the left. This path passes Holyrood Palace & St Margaret’s Loch with ruins of St Anthony’s Chapel.
Turn right & go up hill immediately after the water’s end. This is the start of the ascent up Arthur’s Seat, an extinct volcano & Edinburgh’s highest peak. The steep ascent is well worth the effort, with magnificent views. Secure your bikes at the car park near Dunsapie Loch at the top of road & climb to the summit & back (45 mins walk), if you want. Return to the bikes and cycle on down towards Salisbury Crags with wonderful views of Edinburgh Castle & The Old Town. Turn left at both the first & second mini roundabouts and cycle down the road by Duddingston Loch & the ancient church. The peaceful ‘secret garden’ (Dr Neil’s Garden) is in the grounds of Duddingston Manse, next to church, which is well worth visiting. Return to the Edinburgh town center along the Innocent Railway Cycle Path which brings you back to Holyrood Park or, by passing through a long tunnel, return via the busy St Leonard’s Road & Pleasance which also brings you back to Cowgate again.
If there is time at the end of the tour you might also take in Grassmarket before returning to Blackfriars Street.
Includes
- E-Bike
- Helmet
- Beverages
- Any admission Fees
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Meeting point
29 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1NB 29 Blackfriars Street by 2:45 latest to fit bikes for 3:00 tour
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- Meeting time 10:45 for 11:00 start
